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On February 7, the Cronulla Sharks will clash with the New Zealand Warriors at Shark Park, kicking off a weekend of exciting matchups. The following evening, the Penrith Panthers, aiming for their fifth consecutive premiership, will face off against the Canberra Raiders, also at Shark Park. Other notable fixtures include the Canberra Raiders taking on the Cronulla Sharks on February 13 at GIO Stadium Canberra and the Newcastle Knights battling the Parramatta Eels on February 14 at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Highlighting the pre-season festivities, the NRL All Stars match is set for February 15, featuring the Women’s Indigenous vs. Maori game at 5:50 PM and the Men’s Indigenous vs. Maori game at 8:10 PM, both hosted at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. The action continues on February 16 with the Brisbane Broncos facing the Gold Coast Titans at Toowoomba Sports Ground, while the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs will take on the Wests Tigers at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium. The St George Illawarra Dragons will also compete against the Sydney Roosters at the same venue.
In player news, Ryan Papenhuyzen, the fullback for the Melbourne Storm, has signed a one-year extension for the 2026 season, with a mutual option for 2027. Papenhuyzen, who has faced injury challenges, is eager to make a significant impact this season after a full pre-season of training.
The regular 2025 NRL season is set to kick off on March 2, with thrilling matchups including the Penrith Panthers vs. Cronulla Sharks at Allegiant Stadium and the Sydney Roosters vs. Brisbane Broncos at Allianz Stadium. For more details on fixtures and results, visit NRL Pre-season Challenge and 2025 NRL Fixtures.
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